Aside from the obvious — diapers, layette, and a bed of some sort — mommy may not need a whole lot to get through newborn life, but there are quite a few things that will make her life easier and more enjoyable. When we asked our LilSugar readers to tell us their newborn essential item, we got some responses worth sharing. Check out what goods moms think are crucial to survival and let us know what you can't live without!

you dont need all this plastic crap to raise a newborn.
breastfeed and you dont need a breast pump.
a DVD?!!? kids shouldnt even watch tv before the age of 2 it can harm their development.
if you MUST have a swing or rocker, then get one, why would you need all three.
invest in a better sling then a hotsling such as an ergo or manduca or ring sling and thats pretty much all you need.
cloth diapers as well are a must.
this looks like a top ten 'trendy' list of must haves. seems like mother hood is becoming a trend and babies are like a new handbag to these ppl...
sigh...
and i agree, most of them are unaffordable.